Having to choose from a country filled with world-class talent, Tite had a few tough calls to make and opted to leave players such as Juventus left-back Alex Sandro and AS Monaco all-rounder Fabinho at home.

Chelsea's David Luiz was also not included in the squad after struggling for game time under Antonio Conte this season.

In fact, only six players from Brazil's 2014 FIFA World Cup squad – Thiago Silva, Marcelo, Fernandinho, Paulinho, Neymar and Willian – were once again called up by the five-time world champions.

Other Selecao stars who will have to watch the World Cup from home include Ligue 1 sensation Malcom and new FC Barcelona signing Arthur.

Brazil have been drawn in Group E alongside Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia, and will start their World Cup campaign on 17 June against the Swiss.

Click through the gallery above to see 12 stars who were snubbed for Brazil's Russia 2018 squad, and let us know in the comments section below which players you would have selected in your Brazil squad!